Investors on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed last week on a strong note, gaining a total of N1.2 trillion in market value.
The equity market capitalisation rose to N94.5 trillion, while the All-Share Index (ASI) appreciated by 1.35 per cent, closing at 148,977.64 points, up from 146,988.04 points the previous week.
The market posted gains in four of the five trading sessions, driven largely by impressive performances from Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc, Royal Exchange Plc, and Eunisell Interlinked Plc, which all emerged among the top 10 gainers of the week — positioning them as stocks to watch in the new trading week.
Note: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Investors are advised to consult their financial advisers before making trading decisions.
Eunisell Interlinked Plc (EUNISELL)
Current Price: ₦48.40 ▴ +10%
Eunisell Interlinked Plc closed Friday, October 17, 2025, at ₦48.40 per share, marking a 10 per cent gain from its previous close of ₦44.00.
The stock has risen 151 per cent year-to-date, starting the year at ₦19.27, and currently ranks 28th on the NGX in terms of annual performance. Over the last four weeks alone, Eunisell has surged by 58 per cent, the best performance on the Exchange during the period.
In the past three months (July 21 – October 17, 2025), Eunisell traded 14.5 million shares across 2,604 deals, valued at ₦409 million, with an average of 230,201 shares traded per session. The stock recorded a high of 1.36 million shares on August 4 and a low of 2,503 shares on September 9.
Royal Exchange Plc (ROYALEX)
Current Price: ₦2.40 ▴ +6.2%
Royal Exchange Plc ended last week at ₦2.40 per share, gaining 6.2 per cent from ₦2.26. The stock has appreciated 140 per cent year-to-date, up from ₦1.00 at the start of 2025, ranking 32nd on the NGX.
Over the past four weeks, ROYALEX has gained 20 per cent, placing it among the top 10 best-performing stocks on the Exchange.
Between July 21 and October 17, Royal Exchange traded a total of 1 billion shares in 9,368 deals, valued at ₦2.13 billion. Average daily volume stood at 15.9 million shares, with a peak of 74.1 million on July 29 and a low of 1.21 million on August 6.
Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc (SOVRENINS)
Current Price: ₦3.57 ▴ +9.5%
Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc closed trading on October 17, 2025, at ₦3.57 per share, representing a 9.5 per cent increase from ₦3.26.
The stock has been one of the NGX’s standout performers in 2025, rising 219 per cent year-to-date from its opening price of ₦1.12, ranking 15th on the Exchange. In the last four weeks, it has gained 24 per cent, the sixth-best performance on the NGX.
Over the past three months, Sovereign Trust has been the fifth most actively traded stock on the Exchange, with 2.43 billion shares changing hands in 11,177 deals, valued at ₦7.16 billion. Average daily volume stood at 38.6 million shares, with a high of 1.42 billion on September 4 and a low of 1.67 million on September 30.
With investor sentiment remaining positive and trading volumes holding steady, Sovereign Trust Insurance, Royal Exchange, and Eunisell Interlinked are expected to remain on investors’ radar as the new trading week begins.
